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Rosebank
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Rosebank is a compact, leafy suburb in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, noted for its blend of student life, relaxed residential areas, and local charm. With a small-town feel and proximity to UCT, it's favored by families, academics, and young professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
4,963
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.96°, 18.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,489
Local Cost
$915
Local Income
$580
Cashless
60
English
90
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
7
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
401.0
Airport
CPT
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 54/100.
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